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East Fork Lewis River Report
Clark County, WA

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12/27/2009
Drift Fishing
Steelhead
Fish Eggs
Hook & Bait
Morning
12/28/2009
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This report is for the North Fork. I am still smiling while I write this. I would love to rate this a 5++ but, I really went thru some mental battles over this entire Steelhead season. Getting skunked and skunked and skunked, I was feeling extremely frustrated. I hit the river at 5am on Sunday morning. The past few days the temperature was well below freezing and windy. I did have high hopes finding my spot fairly empty with only 1 other guy there. I started off glowballing with no luck. I tried every imaginable color combination in my tackle box.
The other guy was drifting shrimp under bobber with no takedowns. The sun started coming up and I tried drifting eggs and corky. Nothing. Tip for you guys who use braid and trying to get your line into the bobber. Tie it to mono and then slide it thru. I tried for about 10 minutes when finally the other guy told me the trick. Sooo, when I was trimming the bobber stop, I ended up cutting my mainline. "Going to be one of these days again huh jens," I said in silence with a few adult words. So finally, I was ready to go. Bobber, inline sinker, hook and eggs. I cast out, the bobber drifted above the hole, a fish jerked violently and immediately took off. I called out "fish" to the other guy, but then I felt slack. "You gotta be kidding me!!" I reeled in and I notice the fish broke my 8lb leader. Again, all was against me since I realized my 12lb leader was in my car. I asked the other guy if I could use some of his, he graciously gave me some. I retied. Cast out, BAM! I called out "fish" but somehow his line was tangled into mine. "Are you related to "kinghunter" or something," I thought to myself. We somehow managed to get his line free and I was able to continue this battle. This fish was strong and I had every negative thought going thru my mind. I loosened my drag a bit and just let him tire. The other guy jumped in the water with me to help me land it since neither one of us had a net and of course when the fish seen him, it took off. I finally got him into a nice flat cove and the guy reached into the icy river and got ahold of its tail. Whew. I did it. I did it.
A big shout out to curado. Thanks man. I owe you.
Until next time...


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kinghunter
12/28/2009 3:25:00 PM
NOOOOO, damn you Jens. Ok when are we playing on Williams Nine 2x ( we will sneak on for the 2nd round)? Nice fish man. Let me know how it tastes. I still have 4 more days left. TT08 we will need to head out and catch our steely for this year. Lets go to your secret spot.
jens
12/28/2009 3:32:00 PM
Kinghunter and I had a bet in the beginning of the year. First one to catch a Steelhead, loser has to pay for a round of golf!! I win!!
Ok, kinghunter, i'll go easy on your checkbook, we can go play the Home Course.
flinginpooh
12/28/2009 3:39:00 PM
I think I figured out what your problem was Jens. Im not certain what mine is yet. But you have on a patriots jacket thingermabob on. I think fish would naturally run from something like this. Well I got a few more days, not sure Im gonna make it happen.
jens
12/28/2009 3:45:00 PM
Flinginpooh, I've been a Pats fan since I was 6. You are more than welcome to wear next time we are out lol- I'll email you a spot I think could be a good river to try.
Anonymous
12/28/2009 4:48:00 PM
right on man glad to see you finally found that fish you been looking for. congrats bro you should let me know when you plan on going out sometime i been trying to go but have not due to no fishing partner ha. good job
Jhuynh2
12/28/2009 4:49:00 PM
Nice fish!!!
curado
12/28/2009 5:43:00 PM
nice metalhead jens. you just got your first metalhead.
Big Smooth
12/28/2009 5:56:00 PM
Bravo! Bravo! Nice fish jens. You'll have to show me how it's done now :).
Toni
12/28/2009 6:07:00 PM
Good job.
goodtimesfishing
12/28/2009 7:47:00 PM
way to go
datsun
12/28/2009 7:50:00 PM
Im glad its finally steelhead payday for you!
FISHINROB
12/28/2009 8:07:00 PM
I think i remember that fish i think we had our pic taken to what did they charge you?JUST KIDN BROTHER NICE FISH !!!!!Why didnt you text me man!!!!!
The Quadfather
12/28/2009 8:14:00 PM
Great story Jens, and big congrats. on your first Steelhead!!
CRANDALL
12/28/2009 11:41:00 PM
Awesome fish man!!!The first one is the hardest.Job well done.....
curado
12/29/2009 1:55:00 PM
hows it feel to have your 1st metal head.
jens
12/29/2009 6:10:00 PM
I'll be heading back here Saturday. Will feel mighty awesome to have a metal for 2010!!
I got a new phone fishinrob, I swear I sent you a pic...
The feeling of catching this fish is the exact opposite of how kinghunter feels not catching one curado. lol I am still floating...man they fight so good. I want one in the double digits in weight now.
Brian email me your number, a few of us are fishing early friday morning if you want to go.
dylanE
12/29/2009 7:19:00 PM
congrats man and like i emailed you sorry i didnt get to it earlier if you fish on the lewis any more hit me up thats my home river and since i work am lamiglas i got a few tricks of the trade mose people dont know. besides i love to fish with other people haha my buddys been killing me on not going out or only being able to go on certain days. im outta town this weekend but im going out after work every dat. i may be able to go out thursday morning otherwise i wont be out until after new years.
kinghunter
12/29/2009 7:48:00 PM
J-LAME-O, I think you want to play golf with our Kitty fund money buddy. I hope you had fun!!!!!!!!@$%$#@#
jens
12/30/2009 7:11:00 PM
Dylane I need to get in Lami and upgrade my rod for a Certified Pro. You guys probably aren't open friday?? kinghunter, you aren't getting out of paying for a round of golf, you want to be known as an honest person don't you?
kinghunter
12/30/2009 10:57:00 PM
No problem. We will just have to wait until we have enough money in our kitty fund bud. It might take a while, but just be patient. Let me know how you do on the Nasty tomorrow, if it is even worthwhile to go there. I'm thinking maybe the Puyallup by CC or 116hth. BS has been catching quite a few from there.
goin_postal
12/31/2009 8:24:00 PM
nice frickin fich jens congrats now all i need is a winter run
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